We have delivered on this commitment despite the financial difficulties that prevail. The additional funding of €4.5 million allocated this year for the lung transplant programme brings the total revenue funding available for this programme to €7.9 million. Considerable preparatory work has been completed at the Mater Hospital, including the provision of appropriate assessment facilities and the appointment of key transplant personnel. It is expected that the first lung transplant will be carried out at the Mater Hospital later this year.